Florida Bar v. Delves

In this original proceeding, The Florida Bar charged respondent George T. Delves, a Florida Bar member, with engaging in conduct contrary to honesty, justice, and good morals; conduct involving fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation; conduct which reflects adversely on his fitness to practice law; and with mishandling client funds.

Two separate factual situations gave rise to the two-count complaint. The referee found as to the first count that respondent offered to sell certain parcels of real estate he allegedly owned to various married couples. He also offered to assist two of the couples in…